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St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
WHY AMERICAN GIRLS PLEASE.
Republican Dignity of Manner Gives Their
Beauty d Piquant Charm.


The London Truth says: License Of
speech is sure to be granted to
any one whose talk tickles oris droll.
There are few rosebuds in the etiquette
ridden courts who can so converse But
the United States free schools produce
them in thousands. Originality in Amer
lea is not confined to the monumental
sex. The conditions of life are so differ
rnt there from what they are in Eng
land, and there is such emancipation
from cant in most of the forms in which it
tyrannzes us, that the beauty from Ohio,
Illinois, or Delaware is startlingly novel,
and whatever piquancy there is in her
talk comes home with double force.
There are such heaps of Miss Jenny
Chamberlains in the United States that
hardly any one notices their points.
Americans are astounded at the effect
they produce on English noblemen when
they come out at the Riviera or in Lon
don. AS to the etiquette invented by
lord chamberlains, those flowers from
over the Atlantic are in happy igno-
rance. SO they start topics in
colloquies with royal personages instead
of waiting for them to be started, and,
when they find they please, they 90
ahead. The persOnages are not bored
with hearing Sir" or "Madame,' or
our Royal Highness used as commas
are in the conversation of ordinary per
sons. Then the young and fair Ameri-
cans neglect no advantage which is de-
rived from attention to personal appear
ance. They know how to dress, and
they grudge no money that they can
give to the best dentists. Being
in the habit of dancing from infancy,
their gestures are easy and not angular,
and they always talk distinctly, and if
sometimes with slight twang, in an
audible voice. Our girls often humble
or run on in a chirrusing iabber that
really is not speech. They too often
deal in set phrases which get soon eN-
hausted. | think when a British girl is
nice she's the incest of any; and many
more than there are could be charming
if they could only learn how to
speak, and to move about in an easy,
graceful way. The American girl has
neat features, a delicate skin, and a inc
nervous system. But in the rest of the
organization, nature has been wanting
in generosity. The Western woman or
girl is finer human being than the East
ern. In the Southern States, womanhood
is nearest to perfection. Women there
are reposeful-not precisely amusing,
but intelligent, sweet and interesting
London Truth.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
PORPIIYRY QUARRlEs OF EG PIT.
some Interesting Facts Concerning Ting
Precious building stone.


Egyptian porphvry has been sought
after from the earliest times as one OF
the most precious building stones. An
cicnt writers differ as to the where
aboutS of the quarries from which that
stone was obtailrcd and in modern times
they were literally redscoycrcd by Bur
ton and Wilkinson in 1928, and suisse
quently visited by L"psius in 1915. The
information published by these visitors
proving of no immediate practical
value, Mr. w Brindl"y determined
to follow in the footsteps Of Viii
kinson. and in a paper, of W 1"h
an abstract is published in -N"t"'+.
@ives an account Of his visit Hay ing
examined the ancient granite quarrlcN al
The first cataract. which supplied oc"r
red, rose and dark gray stone. winch ";t>
quarricd by metal wedges, and not wood
tas IS generally supposed), the author
started for kcnch with Il small cala}t an
and supplies calculated to last three
weeks. Passing the remains OF scErIa.
ROman stations the author, on the MIN
Gay, reached an excellent well II t..c
charming Wadi kitar hemmcd in on
three sides by prccipitOU> mountains.
Soon after leaving this valley he crossed
the watershed q 400 feet above the NIIc,,
and then Travelled alon-r the hank OF tuc
immense porphvrv mountain Of GcI2,
Dukhan as far as the old Roman station
with an old fort.
The morning after his arrival the au-
thor assembled to the top Of the pass l31nJ
fceU without having found even a fra
ment Of porphyry; but eSpyin@ by the
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
Coffee Beans.

At Alden and Alexandria the Mocha coffee
is carefully picked over and assorted, in com
pliance with the singular fashion in trade
which creates demand in Europe for the
larger beans, while the United States will
have none but the smaller ones. In point of
fact. the larger beans are the best.-EIchange.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
AFTER THE SHAVE.

Barber TO rural customer)-Have sham
POO, sir?
Rural Customer-Not much; what yer
take me for? l may be from Squedunk, but
don't take no shampoo. l take the real
thing, every time.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
A simple Question.

H Heat said the teacher, makes things
grow larger, while the cold causes them to
Egrow smaller Then eight-year-old john
Sic asked the question. Is that why the
liavs are shorter in winter2' Exchange.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
DOUBTING TOMMY,

Papa Ito little Tommy, who has been to
see "Uncle Toms Cabin'')-I suppose you
saw little. Eva die and go to Heaven.
TOMMY saw her die, but don't believe
she went to Heaven, cause I saw her come
out after the performance.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
HIS CAVE.
THE HAB1TATION OF THE ECCEN-
TRIO ssSKUNK'' JOHNSON.

First Appearance in Southwestern Kansas
Some of His Peculiarities-His Fondness
for Animals-He Disgusts the Indians in
Fifteen Days Siege-His Death.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
YOUTHFUL JEALOUSY.

''Weve got hen that laid two eggs in one
day." boosted six-year-old girl to COM
panion.
That's nothing! Ny papa has laid a
cornerstone"
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY.

ItAo OFFIIIE4L OAFAOII1.
Nov in my official capacity" began the
president of social club.
II rise for information" interrupted a
member.
Proceed" said the president
1.-THE club would like to know just how
much that capacity is-say in quarts"
The inquiry was ruled out of order.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
IN LIGHTER VEIN.
A NATURAL SUPERSTITION.

A NAIUh-tL sUFFOSIIIVN.
Twill Sullivan fight the manufacturer of
Burton's ale while he is in England?' asked
McCorkIe of sporting authority.
81 don't see why he should. Burton's not
pugilist that | know Off
Isn't he? You must excuse me. l
thought he was one of England's brew
sirs."
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
RESEMBLING A CRANK.

"Why is a man who has lost one of his
organs of sight like a crank?' asked Mr..
Fange at the dinner table.
REALLY, can't say" replied his wife.
<'Why is he?'
because he is man of one eye, dear"
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
A KIND THEY DIDN'T HAVE.

"You have all kinds Of rings, suppose
observed McCorkle to a jeweer.
Eyes, SIR" was the reply. What kind
shall l show you-diamond, ruby, anne
thyst?'
mo; you may let me examine q good
welkin ring, please.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
SHE DID NOT KNOW,

Mrs. Fangle-Can you tell me who is min
lister to England now, Mrs. Cumso?
Mrs. Cumso-No, I'm not very well posted
on religious affairs.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10

A new workingman's n"rer " Texas is
called the Daily Dinner orn. Of co rise it
is all blow.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
HIS TRAITS

Tripper-So you know Cumso?
Bobster-Yes, know him.
Tripper-What are his distinguishing
traits?
Bobster-As he is ticket scalper should
think his traits are cut traits.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10

IRE interest
C e n t r e S
q I o u n Ct
t h r e e o b.
jects in the
mined i a t e
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10
THE NEVA FORTRESS.
A PLACE FROM WHICH NONE ARE
PERMITTED TO GO FREE,

Winter Palace of the Czar-Its Immense
Size-Worth More Than All the Govern
ment Buildings at Washington Together
The Imperial Residence at Peterhof.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-12-10

Especial Correspondence
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25
MI Lo as an American Citizen.

sa@ - . -
An Omaha grocery house, charged
with selling lemon extract containing a
strong infusion of alcohol to the Winnie
bago and Omaha Indians, was addressed
by the Indian commissioner aud remind
ed that the United States statutes pro-
hibit the sale of alcoholic mixtures to
red men end prescribed heavy penalties
for violati on thereof. The Omaha groc-
cry house spikes tae gun Of the Indian
commissioner with tie statement that
the Winnebago and Omaha Indians,
have abandoned their tribal condition,
and taken land in scveralty, are now citi.
zens of the United States and are fully
qualified to purchase and use lemon ex-
tract with an alcoholic base, or alcohol
with a lemon extract base. This phrase
of the citizenship for Indians question is
looming up. The Indian who falls heir
to citizenship inherits the right to get
drunk in states and counties where the
traffic is licensed, subject only to the
same punishment imposed upon a white
man for over indulgcnce-about a dolla.
and costs per drink. 1t the Sioux OF Da
kota were made familiar with this pro-
spective prerogative the road to the ex-
tinguishment OF the great reservation
would be a short and easy me-.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25
Like Hogs.

Fifty of the hogs shipped from the
stock yards Monday were raised and
marketed here by William Barkd.ll, who
lives near the county line south Of Kim
ball. The hogs cost him last spring an
average price OF 81 each. He herded
them on the prairie all the spring aud
summer without the outlay of q dollar.
He corn fed them about six weeks, and
when marketed they were fat as hogs
a get and averaged about 300 pounds
each. Mr.. Barkdall says that the way
the drove took on fat after he began to
feed them corn >:s astonishing. The so
hogs brought him about $500 in clean
cash of which at least S400 is clear profit.
He has about $50 hogs old and young on
hand now. part of which will be market
ed later and the balance kept over. A
year ago Dir. Rarkdall was q trlfe dis
couraged-had bad luck with his crops
of small grain. Now you couldn't pull
him out Of Brule county with a yoke Of
oxen. We hope this little item Of hog
raising viii put a fies in the ear Of the
small grain farmer.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

MIR. Chas. Knowles, of this pla e, will
have much to answer for in the ext
world-that is, much profanity. He has
shipped into Kimball several hundred
barrels of apples this fall, and it is now
the time of the year when the man of
the house proceeds to get a barrel of
those apples down the cellar alone. The
man who gets a barrel of apples down
cellar is either a professional barrel
shower, with sinews like q hotel tender
loin, or else he is q natural professional
fool. Having divided humanity into
two classes. we will now proceed to dis
cuss the professional fool. He gets
around behind the barrel on the cellar
s.airs, SO that If anything happens he
will get the benefit. Then he asks his
wife to stand at the head Of the stairs
with a light, ostensihly SO that he can
see, but in reality so that he can show
her what a young Hercules he is. The
young Hercules and professional fool
then carefully sets the chime of the bar
rel on his largest and most mellow toe.
He s*ears softly to himself, and then
gives a vicious jerk that jams his nose
into the head of the barrel and skins the
entire front of his legs. This maddcns
him 80 that he undertakes to throw the
whole barrel over his head into the cal
lar. This move is only partially success
full, and when his wife and two of his
ncighbors roll the barrel from his re-
mains at the foot Of the stairs an awful
sight meets their gaze. The young
Hercules has his head in the plum lam
and his feet mixed up in the picked to
matoes. In his fall he has knocked off
the faucet of the 1ve-gallon oil can, and
the oil is running into his ear. Most of
the apples have rolled out of the barrel
and are bathed in kerosene. Kerosene
gives q rich, aromatic flavor to fruit that
cannot be successfully initiated. Some.
times in getting a barrel Of apples down
stairs the stairs break and let the man
down also. But that makes no differ
ence. The man always falls under the
barrel, and when it strikes him across
the stomach, the low, sad wall that floats
up the cellar stairway sounds like the
ruins OF a lost soul.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

The continued rush Of mechanics and
laboring men to California has impclled
q carpenters union at Los Angeles to is
sue . circular warning working men in
the east against being mislead by the ex-
pectation that steady work and high,
wages await them ON the Pacific coast.
The circular goes o. to say that the Cal
ifornia labor market is ovelstocked; that
with out a dollar in their pockets are
compelled to work at anything they can
find to do, while many seek in vain for
employment. 1t shows also that the
cost of living is much greater there than
in the East. Small cottages, suited t.
the needs of laboring men, rent all the
way from se5 to $50 a month, coal is $18
q ton, butter and eggs 40 cents, and 9TH
or nccessaries of life in proportion. 1t
requires q very substantial increase in
wages to offset this increased cost of
living.-M. Vernon Gazette.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25
HIS Everything But Fits.

FROM the bloomington Courier.
The editor received a private letter
last week from Prof. r. II. Kline, M. D.,
Philadelphia, in which he says: Dear
Sir:-Your name has been sent to me as
Il who is troubled with epilepsy, fits or
falling Sickness" ETC., and the good man
wants to begin treatment at once and
offered to send US a So bottle Of his great
medicine free on trial. We are afraid
the doctor has been humbugged. We
don't have fits. II his medicine will
cure anything else-drunkcnness, bad
smelling feet, deafness, corns, catarrh,
consumption, co%stiveness. piles, head
ache, torpid liver, sour stomach, power
'ty-auything else under the sun, we
might pose as q suitable subject for
treatment. but epilepsy We haven't got,
and the only falling sickness we were
ever troubled with was the result of dir.
illness caused blythe bad air of some
saloon.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

A natural gas well was recently drilled
in gainesville, Ohio, to the depth of 72O
feet and completed in six days. New
and improved machinery was used. We
speak of this piece of quick work merely
to remark that with the improved well
boring machinery constantly being
brought out the cost Of artesian wells in
Dakota will in a few years be reduced
over one half-and that means more
wells and q better country generally.
1.-THE well above referred to wa sunk
by q wealthy citizen for private use.
His premises adjoin the Tinan home
stead. The we'll has 800 pounds pres
sure to the square inch and is of sut1-
cient volume. it is estimated, to light q
city the size Of MITCHELL
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25
In Brief. Ana T. the p.in,.

misery. Indigestion is u foe to good nu,ure.
The hannah digestive apparatus is one Of tho
most complicated and wonderful things in ex-
istence. 1t ia casily put out of order. Greasy
food. tough food, sloppy food, bad cookery,
mental worry, late hours. irregular habits, and
many other tliinss which ought not to be. have
mada the American people a nation of dyspep-
tics. But Green's August Flowers has done a
wonderful work in reforming this sad business
and making the American people SO healthy
that they can enjoy their meals and be happy.
Remember:-No happiness without health. But
Creams August Flower brings health and happi-
ness to the dyspeptic. Ask four drnggist tor a
hottie. Seyenty-fve cents.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

So long as the world lasts, we suppose
folks will look down the muzzles of guns
to SEQ why they don't go of and look in
newspapers for their anonymous COM
munications which do not appear in
print. IL More Anon"-who kindly
sends the GRAPHIC some interesting
items from Willow Lake-will sign his
or her name to the productions when
sem the items will be published, and we
will be very glad to get them. too. We
must i~nrariaby know the writer's name.
This is the rule of all newspaper Offices.
and has been told Owe aud oyer again
for the past 100 years-
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25
Women.

Men and Women.
Mr.. j. D. Farrell 10 now located at
La Crosse, Wis.
Mrs. w. H. Snow and two children
aye sick with the measels.
G. G. Goodell and Ben Fields left with
their families for Iowa, last week.
Mr.. John Williams, Of Chamberlain,
was spending the first OF the week in
town.
Editor Owen. of Chamberlain, dropped
in long enough Tuesday to have a social
smoke.
DR.. and Mrs. Hollinger have gone to
Armour to spend Thanksgiving with Mr..
and Mrs. Mathews.
The Dakota, Minnesota and Montana
directory man was in town canvassing,
Monday aud Tuesday.
Miss Sadie Caryl returned from her
several months visit with her sister,
Mrs. ]. W. Woodman, Sparta, Mich.
last week.
Adjutant General Jenkins went to
Minneapolis this week to escort his
mother and sister to Chamberlain for
Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kcck have rented
their farm east Of town and will soon re-
move to K,mball where they will; embark
in the laundry business. We are sorry
to lose them.-Castalia Republican.
Editor Sbipley was up from "Puk,"
Friday, to have Brcgas measure him for
a fall suit. In the meantime the Kim
ball editors are having their summer
suits lined with burlap.
The Rev. Mr.. John B. Elwood slipped
of to Waterloo, Iowa, recently usbe.
known to US and now want to know 10y
postal card) why in blankety blank and
all creation the GRAPHIC don't reach
him. Our reverend friend has got the
worst temper we ever enc ountered.
Canton News: Rev. Pedcr Skartvedt
recently received q call to preach from
church near Kimball, Dakota, which he
decided to accept. Last Monday he left
with his family for the new vineyard.
Mr.. Skartvedt has been a resident Of this
county for about eight years, and in that
time has gathered around him . larger
and warmer circle of friends than usual
ly falls to the lot of man. He is a grad
uste of the DEBORAH college, Iowa, and
has been for some time in q professors
chair at Augustana college in this city.
About one year ago he was ordained to
preach, and since that time has frequent
ly flled pulpits in and around this city
In his new field he expects to combine
duties Of the pillow with those of the pull
pit; cultivation Of the scil with cultiva-
ton of morals. Canton needs him, but
perhaps Kimball needs him more. AT
any rate she has got him and we send
congratulations.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

The winter quarters Of Barnum's
greatest show on earth was totally de.
strJyed by fire at Bridgeport, Conn.
Saturday night. All OF the horses and
animals. except thirty six of the thirty
nine elephants. and the entire paraphe-
MALTA was destroyed. The elephants
saved broke their ~fastcnings and burst
out. The total loss is estimated at
500, 600 on which there was but $780,
900 in insurance.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

What's the matter, sonny2'' asked a
kind old gentleman Of o little boy who
was crying bitterly.
"I'vc run away from home"
Why don't you go right home? Your
father will be very glad indeed to sec
you. Don't you remember the story OF
the Prodigal son%
Yes. SIR"
Why don't you follow his example,
them
Clause l don't like veal."-Ssheted.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

The GRAPHIC has always noticed at
the Catholic fairs held in Kimbnll that a
certain breed of cattle stray in who have
not the politencss or breeding to remove
their hats. Such men are none too good
to be told what is duo others present,
and they should be requested By the
management to either remove their hats
or leave
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25
Quito n Commitment.

Mr.. Fl. w. Miner, of Chas. Mix county
vas in town Monday on his way home
from attending court in Yankton. While
here he remarked to his brother-iu-law,
w. 8. Clark, thstfasaw more teams a
the streets in Kimba1l that day-Mo15
than he saw any day in Yankton an
more general business activity. In his
opinion Kimball seemed to bear out her
reputation as a rafting good business
town, he said.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

An enthusiastic advocate OF the pro-
cess of dehorning cattle, TINS relates the
advantages that would accrue to the
state il it were generally practiced by
farmers: 1T will save ten lives in the
state every year; it will ave one.forrth
Of the hay; one-tenth Of the grain; one
half Of the shed room; oil Losses in ship
ping cattle. and profanity enough to
sink 9 nation every year"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

"Scen anything of my oats2" said an
irate citizen yesterday. as he stuck his
head into the Office and peercd search.
ingly around. mo, but we have good
reason &c believe that Frank Kinsella
hooked those OATS" we replied.
That's just where they are" said he,
and started for Kinsella's store. DE
liver those oats OF III and the door
slammed and we lost the reply. HoW-
ever We are informed that it only lacked
red light to be q first-class tableau.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25
Take Notice.

The GRAPHIc's three-winged rooster
escaped from his coop a few days ago
and is now at large. Any person found
harboring said rooster without advertis-
ing the same according to law will be
prosecuted, sure as blazes. The GRAPHs
&c wants that rooster to trot out when
Dakota is admitted into the Union.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

While some Of the prohibition ladies
of Dakota were travelling over the terri
tory making speeches and singing
Where's my wandering boy to.n;ghtf"
the aforesaid boy was at home singing
where's my wandering ma to night?'-
Huron Democrat.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

Prisoner, did you kill this boy?" II
did, your honor; l cut his throat. He
sh OF me in the car with a rubber sling,
and The prisoner is discharged,
and the sheriff will give him back his
knife and tell the %janitor to sharpen it
for him.'-Bob Burdete.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

School children will learn much faster
il they are made comfortable and kept
in perfect health. Very few escape es-
cape severe coughs and colds during the
winter months. 1t is an easy matter to
avoid the discomforts and distress OF
coughs and colds by using Chamber
laln's Cough Remcey. 1t is by far the
best treatment ever brought into general
use for coughs, colds and h%oerseness.
When the first symptoms of q cold ap-
pear, use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and the cold can be broken up at once.
Sold by +. e. Miller.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

%"Judicious advertising has created
many q new business. has enlarged many
an old business, has revived many a dull
business, has rescued many a lost bust
ness. has saved many a failing business,
secures success in any business, and has
preserved manyssa large business"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25
A Sensation.
A Deadly Bomb Found Near Mai,

A Deadly Bomb Found Near Main
Street.
Word has just been received at the
GRAPHIC office that a bomb was picked
up a few minutes ago in the rear of
Hardy's harness snop. The bomb is said
to be about 8 inches long and II inches
in diameter. A fuse Of the size of q
small thread stuck out at one end. The
deadly thing has been turned over to the
city authorities for examination.
LATER-S;nce the above was in type
the bomb has turned out to be q dis
eased link of bologna sausage.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1887-11-25

Paul Leisch and q. Haffey, Of Lyon
Vile were arrested last week for blowing
up section roads. Leisch plead guilty
and was fined s5 and costs by Justice
Wilkes and Hafey took a change of
venue